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Plumbing Apprenticeship
Plumbing Apprenticeship
at UA Local 803
Central Florida Catalog
Apprenticeship is both an ancient tradition and a highly effective modern training method, proving to still be the best system for trades training. This is a highly rewarding career path for an individual who is motivated to learn the piping trade and become an active member of a proud and noble trade union. The rewards of Union Apprenticeship Training are the good wages and benefits you receive as a skilled craftsperson. You'll be working under the protection of a union contract with insurance, pension and health and welfare benefits. In the long run, it pays to become a United Association Member, trained through Union Apprenticeship!
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.
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$38,690
$61,550
$103,140
$18.6
$29.59
$49.59
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- If you are accepted into one of these programs, the following rules shall be adhered to at all times:
- 1. There will be no alcoholic beverages or un-prescribed drugs allowed on the school premises at any time unless approved by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee or Training Director.
- 2. You shall attend related classes six (6) hours per week, as scheduled by the Training Director. The only excused absences shall be those covered by a Doctors’ Certificate or a death in the immediate family. Any other may be cause for dismissal.
- 3. You shall maintain a passing grade average or be dismissed from the program.
- 4. You must attend work on time. If you are fired or quit your job, you will not be placed on another job without Joint Apprenticeship Committee approval.
- 5. Purchase of books is the responsibility of the apprentice. Books will be issued as needed and must be paid for prior to the end of January of your training year